Singer Michael Ball 'heartbroken' over loss of mother at 91

Michael Ball has expressed sorrow over the death of his mother at the age of 91 in a post shared on Thursday. 

The singer and broadcaster, 63, announced the heartbreaking news of Ruth Parry Ball's death by sharing an old picture of her. 

Ruth looked drop-dead-gorgeous in the portrait, wearing an elegant all- white outfit and stylish hat. 

Michael captioned the photo simply: 'Ruth Parry Ball 1934-2025x.' 

Soon after the post, Michael's fans rushed to the comments section to offer their condolences. One said: 'Sorry for your loss, Michael. She must have been massively proud of you.' 

Another said: 'I am so sorry to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.' 

Michael shared a strong bond with his mother and even took her zip-lining last year to celebrate her 90th birthday.

He documented the recreational activity with a sweet post, telling fans: 'We celebrated my dear mum's 90th birthday this past weekend with a trip to Wales with the whole family. 

Last year, Michael became the new permanent host of Steve Wright's Love Songs following the veteran's DJ's sudden death.